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We stayed here as a large family group of three generations. Everyone was enchanted by the character of the house, with all the quirky art, the fantastic main staircase and so much space. There are so many living rooms on the ground floor that it was easy for different groups to find their own quiet space when wanted. The kitchen/dining area was perfect for large sociable meals, and was very well equipped. The bedrooms were spacious and beds extremely comfortable, so much so I had to check out the brand of mattresses! The children enjoyed the playroom and the outside space, and the grownups ...more
A beautiful and well stocked home for a delightful stay in the New Forest. Every member of the family (baby, children, adults and dog) was considered in this property. A wonderful cupboard of children/baby toys and books. A welcome pack for both humans and dogs was a lovely touch. We loved watching the horses and cows walk past the front window. It’s a short walk to the local village where we found a lovely bakery, dog shop, tea rooms, Tesco express and fish and chip shop. There’s so much more there, but this is what we used. A superb stay in a place that felt home from home. Thank you! High...more
This is a fantastic place to stay with beautiful gardens. It has large rooms, high ceilings and good views.
Perfectly positioned property for exploring lymington. Has everything that you need, so handy that there was hand wash, washing up liquid, tea/ coffee and left a pint a milk in the fridge! The property was spotless and bed very comfortable! It's positioned right on the cobbles which is bustling in the summer months. Visited the isle of Wight, the nature reserve and many pubs in the village during my visit and certainly recommend smugglers retreat for a cosy place to stay.
We had a lovely stay at Bramble hut, the hut is beautiful with lots of nice added touches to make our stay even more relaxing. The hosts were lovely and helpful with recommendations. We would come back!
We loved this property. Spotlessly clean. Beautifully presented with everything you could possibly need for a great holiday. The owner, Grant, was really welcoming and helpful. 10 out of 10.
Had a fabulous relaxing 2 night stay at The Whistlestop. Shepherds hut was very comfortable and kitted out with everything you would need. Great location, a 10 minute walk to Brockenhurst which has a variety of pubs and restaurants.
The Swim Spa had a broken vent which we not informed about, and fearded we had caused the damage. The threat of fines we found most intimidating, while we realise that there will be guests that abuse the grounds and some parts of the house, this is a busisness that makes money. Saying that the property was very well maintained and we had good contact with New Forest Escapes. We very much enjoyed our stay and do recommend this to others.
We stayed at Swallows cottage for five nights in September. I couldn’t fault the accommodation- very comfortable beds with good quality bed linen and towels. Excellently equipped kitchen, plenty of everything if you plan to cook. Four good sized bedrooms. The area is quiet, residential, but easy walking to the marina, a bit further to get into town. The only thing lacking is some curtains for the patio windows- it felt a bit exposed at night. I can definitely recommend this property and would stay here again.
Easy to find and a lovely location, 5 min walk to either the shops,the pubs and train station. First impressions count and this place was lovely, perfect for us with our dog for a chillout few days away.
Everything one needs for a lovely holiday in the New Forest. So peaceful and quiet considering it was a bank holiday weekend Clean, comfortable and plenty of room for everyone
We had a very pleasant week at Treetops. Deceptively large, light airy rooms, all amenities and very nice welcome pack. Comfy beds. The outdoor space is especially pleasant with lots of trees and birds singing, front and back. The decking is enormous and a sun trap, great for sun bathing, relaxing, al fresco dining and barbecues. The owner (Vivek) was in contact before, during and after to make certain everything going smooth and with recommendations. The location is ideal for exploring the New Forest, visited Burley, Mudeford, Lymington and Poultons Park. All in all a great holiday, woul...more
This apartment was perfect - the quality and how well equipped it was made our stay was perfect - it did not disappoint - the attention to detail was ideal - we had a fantastic time - our welcome home made cake and local biscuits and jam were very much appreciated
Ideally situated for a great stay for all ages, we had an amazing few days with the family. We would definitely recommend this property.
We were a party of three related families. The accommodation was wonderful and James gave us a warm friendly greeting on arrival. The location stunning where we were able to enjoy the local places of interest. The house was very comfortable and offered entertainment for children and adults. Would definitely recommend staying at Broombank if considering visiting the New Forest.
High Tide is a stunning seafront house and is beautifully furnished with high quality, stylish equipment and accessories. Beautiful 'themed' cushions and pictures add a delightful finishing touch The upstairs lounge was perfect for our group of six, with an enormous comfortable sofa. There are also other 'cosy corners' to sit, including in the downstairs snug and at one end of the kitchen. We enjoyed a coffee on the large balcony on a sunny Sunday morning. The pool/air hockey table was fun and the sound system was great. You could just sit for hours looking out to sea. The bar was also a fun...more
We recently had a family stay at Nutmeg House. We couldn't fault it. It was lovely and clean, had everything you could want and more. Small attention to details made the stay very comfortable. Home from home. It was also in a great location for walking around Lymington, shops, reastaurants and harbour
Sweet, cosey property which was great for a short getaway. Instructions for parking and access were clear and easy to follow. We did have a few issues with cleanliness on arrival- stained towel which was replaced the same day we requested, and a large dog poo on the grass area. We also found the bed throw was covered in hair and a sticky stain on the underside so we did not use this. The fridge also smelt quite bad. Otherwise, generally the cleaning was of high standard and we enjoyed our time at the Nook. The location was great for going into the forest for walks, the road could be noisy duri...more
Our extended family stayed at the Bend for 1 week in August. The house is in excellent condition, with so many thoughtful touches! The house was very clean when we arrived, and looked freshly decorated. The living and dining areas were spacious and bright, and the kitchen was stocked with almost every utensil you could ever need (including bbq utensils!) - it also had two fridges, two ovens and two dishwashers to enable our extended family of 12 to cook, eat and clean up at the same time. All of the bedrooms were bright and airy, with comfy beds and fresh linens. We had the option to configure...more
Beautiful property, clean and well equipped. Comfortable beds and sofas. Having blinds behind the curtains was a much appreciated extra for getting a holiday lay in with the kids! Perfect location in the peace of the forest. Stunning garden just perfect for sitting in and listening to the birds and the wind in the trees. Great to have the laundry room too. Would love to stay again ❤️
Gorgeous stylish house with everything you need (and more) for a very relaxing break. Very comfortable beds, excellent shower and bathroom, superbly equipped kitchen/diner, lovely garden and BBQ - what more to say! Everything sparkling clean too. Shops including a good Waitrose and town centre on the doorstep and not far to beaches or forest walks. Restaurants and pubs nearby but we preferred using the garden and dining facilities to go out much in the evening!
The is the perfect little place to stay for a few nights. Beautifully designed and thought out. Good location too.
We had no car so Victory Cottage was perfect for our needs. Close to the station and the high street with all its shops and restaurants. It is very well equipped and very clean. The owners have thought of everything for your comfort. We will be back!
The accommodation was beautiful, clean and well presented l. The location was excellent and very close to town. A fantastic place to stay in!
We only stayed at Captains Keep for 2 nights, but would love to have stayed longer to fully appreciate the lovely house and the garden, with its amazing garden room. The house is very well equipped, with good quality furnishings and very comfortable beds. The living areas are set up well with spacious, practical, social seating. The only reason I have rated it 4 out of 5 stars for value for money, is due to the later check-in time of 4pm and the early check-out time. We had to be out by 10am, which spoilt having breakfast together, due to the rush in packing up and clearing everything out. An...more
We had a very relaxing stay at On The Rocks. We arrived in lovely sunshine, to find the house stunningly clean and tidy. There was everything we could have needed to make our stay stress free. The kitchen was fully equipped, the bedrooms comfortable , all with beautiful views. The living area has magnificent views over the sea, and the outside area just so very relaxing, you can just sit and watch the world walk by. Very tranquil.
We had a fantastic stay. We loved having a BBQ on the terrace over a sunny bank holiday weekend and watching the boats. It was easy to walk to local pubs and restaurants. The kitchen was also really well stocked and beds were comfortable. A lovely place to relax and recharge.
The photos do not do this property justice. It's a beautiful house with everything you need for a perfect holiday. The hot tub, gym and games room provided that extra 'thing', especially for a family of 8. Combining this with lovely walks and pubs nearby, as well as a large number of 'attractions' so close, there was a lot to do. And amazing hosts too, so helpful. If there was anything we would change it would be to properly secure the property as our dogs did find some 'escape' areas. Just lovely.
Absolutely lovely place, plenty of room, everything you need. Children loved the playroom and garden, and if they're happy so are the adults! Nothing to criticise really
Very spacious and comfortable. Exceptionally well equipped. There is a big garden with plenty of outdoor seating.
We spent a very relaxing week in Moo Cottage. Such a beautiful location and property. Time to recharge the batteries of your soul. The nearness to nature and surrounding countryside was perfect. We spent time just sitting in the cottage and watching the wildlife, and walking around the grounds. Also visited surrounding area. Plenty of good places to eat. The accommodation was very comfortable. Just two points to mention that could be attended to , The toilet brushes and holders were not a pretty site. Quite a few cobwebs on all the windows and skylights. Otherwise a thoroughly pleasa...more
Large luxury house in lovely location for everything Bournemouth has to offer. Nearest beach is particularly good for families too. Host was always helpful & contactable.
A lovely modern cottage in a nice village with great facilities. Well kept and spacious within 15 minutes of the coast. We would highly recommend.
We opened the front door and all went wow! Amazingly newly refurbished and extended downstairs with beautiful kitchen, huge island, comfortable sitting area and bifold doors along the back leading to a very smart garden and seating. A very well equipped house with everything we needed. Spacious main bedroom with smart en-suite. The other two bedrooms are cosy doubles; one might be a little small for two adults but fine for the one adult we had sleeping there. An additional living room at front of house and a downstairs walk-in shower were a bonus. Parking easy on street and comfortable wal...more
We booked Little Nye alongside the main house Nye Creek. It was perfect extra space with easy access to the garden / hot tub / dining. Worth knowing that it is very close to the main house if you are booking separately. The bathroom for the main house is directly above Little Nye’s bedroom. Running showers and flushing toilets are quite loud. The bed in Little Nye is quite low and the bed is very firm. Very comfortable pillows and bedding. As a self-contained space, Little Nye has everything you need. Perfect location for the forest and the coast.
Great cottage & location, very well equipped. NFE were great to work with, the booking was very smooth & good communication.
This was just right for our family group. Well-equipped. Well placed for short, level walks by the elderly and infirm but with longer options for the younger and fitter. However, my son-in-law, who is somewhat disabled , and I, age 92, had some accessibility problems particularly with the staircase. The handrail is too wide to be held securely. It would help to have an additional second handrail of a smaller diameter which could be fully grasped. It would also help if one of the upstairs toilets was adjacent to a wall to which a grab rail could be fixed, to help with sitting and standing...more
Cozy and uniquely decorated home. The dining area and outside under the magnolia tree were our favourite spots to hang out as a family. Good facilities in the kitchen and laundry room annd the en-suite is a good size. Easy access to local shops, pubs and restaurants. We missed having a secure storage area for bikes and the driveway was a tight fit for our large SUV. We will return - loved the location and house.
Excellent house for family break. Amazing facilities and a fantastic location. New Forest Escapes amazing service as always.
The house really was in the perfect location for us and was spotlessly clean and comfortable. Personally I found the mattress in Little Nye rather too firm . Beautiful walks around Key Haven . We visited and recommend Lymington . The Cliff House Barton for eating . Had takeaways from Britannia Thai and Mr Pinks fish&Chips in Milford highly recommend . Also the Pig brewery Brockenhurst and the Pump / Tap room in Milford . A really great holiday and definately plan to return next year!
We had an amazing stay. We were a small chilled hen do and the barn was the absolute perfect setting. A weekend was not enough! Wish we could have stayed a whole week. Beautifully decorated, stunning art, incredible location.
Wood Haven is a really beautiful house situated in a quiet road about 5minute drive from Lyndhurst and a 5 minute walk to open Forest. The house itself is very spacious, beautifully designed and very well equipped (although it could do with a tumble dryer!). The sofas and beds are dreamy - so soft and comfy! The garden is pretty and we enjoyed bar-b-q’s in the evenings. The library was full of books, board games and children’s toys which all the family enjoyed. New Forest Escapes were very quick to help when we needed anything. We were there for 3 weeks, and were very sad to leave. We will ...more
This was the perfect size property for 4 adults, 2 children and a 4 month old baby! We had the best time and created the best memories. Donna was extremely helpful and answered all of our questions promptly. We couldn't have asked for anymore!
Rowes Cottage is a peaceful well situated home from which to explore this beautiful area, or just relax in the quiet garden. My daughter was very grateful to gain permission to play the piano in the cottage. To make the place perfect and gain 5 stars all round, a blind or something on the kitchen windows to keep out the afternoon/evening sun and a shelf for toiletries in the shower would be great. Thank you
We had a lovely stay over the weekend with our 4 & 2yr olds and also the grandparents. The place felt so homely as soon as we walked in, loved the sociable kitchen and separate living areas. We felt like we were staying in a family home as it was so well stocked - amazing welcome package of goodies really nice too. We had no issues while we stayed, we mainly drove to places but did walk to the playground down the road and a pub nearby which was great. Lucky with some sunshine we got some use of the garden too!
We had a lovely time at Two Sides Cottage. Great size house and garden, and comfortably fit 8 of us. Lovely quiet location. You do need a car to get to places as rural location without any footpaths on the roads. The cottage had a really lovely feel to it and rustic charm. A highlight was hearing the owls at night and seeing a variety of birds in the morning.
No 24 has everything you need to make your stay in a beautiful part of the world perfect: Spacious, stylish, and close to anything and everything you'd want to do. We've stayed at No 24 twice now and wouldn't think of staying anywhere else!
We had a lovely stay at Nutshell Cottage. It’s a perfect base for day trips in and around the New Forest.
We had a lovely stay at The Mews—such a peaceful retreat in a perfect location for exploring the New Forest by bike. The apartment was spotlessly clean, well equipped, and spacious enough for our family of four to relax comfortably. Everything felt thoughtfully arranged, making it easy to settle in and feel at home. Although the weather didn’t quite cooperate during our visit, the charming garden area with a BBQ looked ideal for sunny evenings—we’d love to return and make the most of it next time. Highly recommend for families looking for a quiet, well-located base to enjoy the New Forest.
Lovely cottage in lovely location. Near shop and pub. Forest on your doorstop. Wild horses cows outside property lovely to watch
The property has well thought out facilities & a stylish decor but it is in desperate need of maintenance. The list of disappointing areas are extensive. Cleanliness - we could hear scuttling in the cavity walls each evening, we’re certain the property has mice and found what appeared to be mice droppings in one of the kitchen cupboards. The kitchen floors hadn’t been mopped, the floor under the outside dining area was filthy, underside of toilet seats stained yellow, frying pans that we hadn’t used smelt of fish, we’d little confidence that the cleanliness of the hot tub & pool water was be...more
The swimming pool was a lovely size in a lovely garden. We struggled with the downstairs bathroom shower which was low pressure and sometimes the power ceased altogether in the upstairs bathroom. There was an unsightly staining on the ceiling above the upstairs shower. There were not enough cereal bowls and dessert spoons for the 8 of us. The dishwasher filter was very dirty. The mugs on the shelf had unsightly tea stains which we had to hand wash to get clean. Generally felt that the bedroom curtains were rather dated and didn’t have blackout linings. It was very bright in the morning. The...more
We really loved our stay at Harbour View! We were a party of 9 (with 3 children) celebrating a big birthday and it was the ideal location to explore the surrounding New Forest. Nothing was too far away and we loved walking from the house into Lymington and the Ferryman pub just around the corner was a great spot for dinner one evening. The house is beautifully designed and the garden/hot tub were a real highlight. The bedrooms are all a good size and the kids room (and play room at the top of the house) were well equipped to entertain children for ages so we were very grateful for that! I wou...more
Lovely cosy retreat with forest walks on your doorstep. Wonderful part of the forest and lots of wildlife to see and hear. The donkeys and horses are delightful.
We came in August so prices are always very inflated, so maybe this is why I feel like the property was not good value. The beds were very creaky and uncomfortable and all the interior felt very dated. The property was cold and the sofas were also uncomfortable. It was a small place for a family of 5, but if there were fewer people it might be better - the bathroom was very small.
First the positives: location is excellent, tranquil, great for sea wall walks but not too far to the high street. Booking process was seamless. The Boat House has a lovely garden and looks cute. However... the sofa bed is comfortable neither as a sofa or a bed. Everything is slightly down at heel. The floor is not particularly clean - my socks ended up filthy. If you are a biggish person, you won't be able to get into the shower (there's a fixed screen and a small space between it and the wall). The towel had seen better days. I think this is all somewhat reflected in the price - it is one...more
The location of Ashdale Cottage is lovely. The house and annexe could be better - we arrived to a blocked upstairs toilet with a plunger still in. The main upstairs bathroom hot tap was not working, this has clearly been an ongoing issue as there was a welcome card for a previous guest stating this issue (and that it would be fixed). The majority of beds were really uncomfortable especially the one above the kitchen (rock hard). The annexe smelt of damp so we chose not to use it. The main house smelt musty upstairs. There were dirty greasy oven dishes in the cupboard and the overall level ...more